For three decades, we’ve shone the spotlight on thousands of visionary Canadian entrepreneurs who are changing what’s possible for Canada and the world. And we’ve only just begun.
By joining the program, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate success with your team, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and gain access to an exclusive global network of program participants that help to build connections, fuel success and navigate long-term growth.
If you or someone you know is turning ground-breaking ideas into innovative businesses, we want to help celebrate that success today.
At EY, we support entrepreneurship for all — not just today, not just tomorrow, but for the next century and beyond.
Here’s to the next 30 years of Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program.
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Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
Aim and Benefits of Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
- Peer-to-peer learning opportunities
- Connect with EY advisors
- Lifetime entrepreneur community access
- Expand your network
- Excluive invitation
Requirements for Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Qualification
Built over decades, our communities, alliances and relationships support your growth.
- The nominee must be an owner or CEO of a private or public company, and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. Co-founders are eligible if they share leadership responsibilities at the company.
- Non-founding entrepreneurs are only eligible if the individual manages the business and assumes the associated risks.
- The nominee must have been in their current leadership role for at least two years, by the application deadline.
- The nominee’s company must be at least three years old.
- The nominee’s headquarters must be in the region where the nomination is submitted.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Canada's EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
The 2025 program dates are:
- March 1: Applications open
- April 18: Applications close
- May: Judging phase 1 – Regional finalists selected from nominee pool
- May: Regional finalist interviews with EY
- June: Regional finalists celebrations
- June: Judging phase 2 – Regional finalists meet the judges at virtual panel interviews
- October: Regional award shows
- October: National judging
- November: Strategic Growth Forum®
- November: National awards show
- June 2026: EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year
Application Deadline
April 18, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Ernst & Young (EY) on eoy.ey.com to apply
For more details, visit EY webpage
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